When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

S. Nakano

Japan

Japan22 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Gamba Osaka

2023–2025

26 apps

Shonan Bellmare

2025

10 apps

Sagan Tosu

2021–2023

70 apps⚽ 1

Japan U20

2023

0 apps

Japan U19

2022

4 apps

Career transfers

Shonan Bellmare Gamba Osaka
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Gamba Osaka Shonan Bellmare
26 Aug 2025Loan
Sagan Tosu Gamba Osaka
1 Jan 2024
Sagan Tosu Gamba Osaka
8 Aug 2023Loan

Honours

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2024)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

AFC Champions League Two· World

AFC U20 Asian Cup· World

Recent form

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 4–2

⚽ 190'7.3

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 2–1

13'6.6

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 0–1

72'6.6

@ Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 1–2

28'6.6

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 5–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Shonan Bellmare	13	0	1	6.97
2024	Gamba Osaka	14	0	0	6.52
2023	Sagan Tosu	14	0	0	6.35
2022	Sagan Tosu	31	1	0	6.76
2021	Sagan Tosu	38	0	2	6.66

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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